How to travel from Tongyeong to Yeongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Tongyeong and Yeongcheon is around 187km (116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tongyeong to Yeongcheon by bus, subway, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
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Multiple bus operators

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Bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal, train

Take the bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal then take the train to Seomyeon Station, Busan Station then Singyeongju Station and then to Yeongcheon Station.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance203km (126 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tongyeong and Yeongcheon

There are several options for getting from Tongyeong to Yeongcheon by bus, subway, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the underground and then take the train which costs around ₩20,965 ($16) and will take around 2h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩39,315 ($30).

The distance between Tongyeong and Yeongcheon is around 187km (116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 131km (81 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Tongyeong and Yeongcheon by bus, subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tongyeong to Yeongcheon is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩39,315 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Tongyeong and Yeongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the underground and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩20,965 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tongyeong and Yeongcheon. We recommend that you drive to Yeongcheon. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tongyeong and Yeongcheon. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tongyeong to Yeongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geoje Gohyun Bus Terminal and Dongdaegu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

TxBus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Tongyeong and Yeongcheon. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tongyeong to Yeongcheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Daegu Seobu Bus Terminal then take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Yeongcheon Station. instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Yeongcheon is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon. Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) and Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Tongyeong and Yeongcheon. The distance is around 203km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tongyeong to Yeongcheon is to take the bus, then take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around ₩20,965 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tongyeong and Yeongcheon

Transport options from Tongyeong to Yeongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 30m
₩23,590($18)
every 4 hours215km (134 miles)
Bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal, train + 2 similar
2h 45m
₩26,210($20)
hourly224km (139 miles)
Bus and Train2h 60m
₩20,965($16)
every 4 hours187km (116 miles)
Bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal, Train3h 55m
₩20,965($16)
every 3 hours262km (163 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
₩39,315($30)
on demand203km (126 miles)

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Airports near Yeongcheon

The following major airports near Yeongcheon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Yeongcheon
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Yeongcheon